My next opinion needed - Tuxedo Urchin

[jakearoe]

Hi everyone,

I recently asked people's opinions regarding the diamond (sand-sifting) goby.

Next in line for a discussion (that directly benefits me ) is the Tuxedo Urchin. IMO they are darn cool looking. I do know the reputation as little destructors as well, and the issues with eating coralline.

Any thoughts from those who are keeping/or have kept, these creatures?

Thanks all, Jake

[Jnicho]

My opinion...very cool and good clean up members...but they knock stuff over too much and sometimes even move stuff around the tank...for my tank, I vote pass...just too clumsy to work for me.

[Fat Tony]

I agree.. they are cool creatures, but have a tendency to decorate themselves with expensive frags

[wharyat]

They're great little creatures. I have two of them. I don't have a problem with them moving frags, but I also glue the frags in place. I have three urchins in my tank, 2 tuxedos and a pincushion (Tripneustes gratilla) The coralline grows to fast for them to keep up with.

They will also chew on anything plastic, leaving little star shaped scratches. It's not bad but after 2 years it is starting to become noticeable on my powerheads.

Urchins rule, I say get one.

[Jadinop]

Originally Posted by wharyat

They will also chew on anything plastic, leaving little star shaped scratches. It's not bad but after 2 years it is starting to become noticeable on my powerheads.

Certainly a no for acrylic tanks. The damage is noticeable after just a short period.

[Phishnoob]

We love ours but have a wide open 75g with glued down frags. He does like to decorate with everything from old snail shells to the Nori clip.

[Seamore]

Have two in my 75G no problems corals are glued or encrusted make sure your tank is established enough and stable.

[wharyat]

Originally Posted by Jadinop

Certainly a no for acrylic tanks. The damage is noticeable after just a short period.

[jakearoe]

Thanks for the opinions everyone.

Just wanted to bump this to see if there are any more opinions and/or experiences with these guys.

Sounding pretty positive though!